For many Kentucky landlords, a security deposit is required for tenants to rent the property. This is a protective device in case there are issues with the tenant’s behavior in causing damage or they do not pay their rent for the duration of the contract. While most...
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What can landlords do if a tenant ignores the rental agreement?
In Kentucky, the relationship between people who are renting a home or an apartment and the owner of the property can be complex. If both sides adhere to the law, there should be no cause for discord. However, disagreements happen and can spark problems for all...
What do I need to know about due diligence in a real estate sale?
When you purchase a commercial building, such as an office complex, retail store, factory or warehouse, you want to make sure the entire purchase process runs seamlessly. One of the many steps you will take when purchasing commercial real estate is completing...
How will you approach your real estate law issue?
When you are dealing with an issue that concerns the right to own or control land or the property on it, you are most likely going to encounter various aspects of real estate law. The range of potential real estate law issues that people in Kentucky might get involved...
Proposal would update Kentucky landlord and tenant laws
In the past two years, there has been great confusion in Kentucky and across the nation as to how landlords and tenant issues are addressed. While there are laws in place to protect both sides if problems arise like failure to maintain a property and unpaid rent,...
Understanding the foreclosure process
A home purchase is the largest investment most people will make in their life. However, if the borrower does not make his or her mortgage payments, the lender may pursue foreclosure. Foreclosure is the process a lender, usually a bank or other financial institution,...
What is a quiet title action?
As a business or investor, there’s nothing quite like the excitement and energy that comes with purchasing a new piece of commercial real estate. After all, more property means more opportunity. However, the joyous circumstances can quickly sour if someone else claims...
The rights of tenants in Kentucky
Renting is not uncommon in Kentucky. In fact, many residents live in a home or apartment that is owned by another, making them a tenant of the property. While a tenant is not the owner of the property, they do have rights while they occupy the residency. Thus, it is...